Olaf Stapledon

(May 10, 1886 -- September 6, 1950)

William Olaf Stapledon, known as Olaf Stapledon, was a British philosopher and author of influential works of SF.

He is remembered today primarily for his early SF novels: Last and First Men (1930), Last Men in London (1932), Odd John (1935), and Star Maker (1937).

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2001 -- Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award
• 2010 -- Readercon 21 (Historical GoH)
• 2014 -- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

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